Hello, I am a first time poster but a veteran thread creeper and I finally grew enough of a pair to ask you gents what else I need to replace along with my timing belt and water pump. I'm finding it quite troublesome to gather a nice definitive list.

The reason it needs to be replaced is that my 97' Honda Accord EX (f22b1) has had MAJOR oil leaks and a Firestone mechanic said they are coming from the oil pan gasket, timing belt gasket?, and v-tec solenoid? (unsure if those are the names of the last two parts) and while I'm under the hood I should replace timing belt and water pump.

I found this site that sells a timing belt kit consisting of:

timing belt
balance shaft timing belt
water pump with gasket
timing belt tensioner bearing
balance shaft tensioner bearing
timing belt tensioner spring
balance shaft belt tensioner spring
valve cover gasket set
two accessory drive belts
front crankshaft seal
camshaft seal
balance shaft seal
balance shaft seal retainer kit


Now the general consensus is oem parts, but do I really need all of these parts or is there anything missing from this list?

 

I threw a bump in the well
Don't ask me, I'll never tell

 

Wrong secrion but you can change power steering belt and ac belt while you are there. Buy a manual for your car. Have all the answers all the time.

 

Oops, I assumed the "Engine management" part of the forum would be the appropriate place to post. My apologies.

I do have a Haynes manual for my generation, but it just basically states"to check timing belt cogwheel and water pump" when replacing timing belt...